UnidosUS

05/30/2026

Welcome to (Tell Me Something Good) — a series where we pause to celebrate the wins, the hope and the joy within our communities. 🌟

In a world of heavy headlines, we’re shining a light on the stories that remind us why we keep moving forward.

Swipe to see how the Gamez mariachi brothers, along with their dad, opened for Kacey Musgraves. ➡️

05/29/2026

We need more of this kind of accountability, and Congress must implement guardrails on DHS agents to prevent these kinds of abuses and tragedies like we saw in Minnesota earlier this year.

An ICE agent facing several assault charges in connection with a shooting involving two Venezuelan people in Minnesota earlier this year has been arrested in Texas, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said.

05/29/2026

86% of Latino voters in California are struggling to stay financially afloat, and the majority cite the rising cost of living as their main priority when voting. Behind that number are real families skipping meals, delaying healthcare and stretching every paycheck.

Our new bipartisan poll captures what Hispanic voters in California are experiencing right now and what their priorities are leading up to the 2026 midterms.
https://unidosus.org/press-releases/new-unidosus-bipartisan-poll-california-hispanic-voters-feeling-economically-strained-concerned-about-their-safety/

05/29/2026

The conditions in immigration detention during this administration have been nothing short of barbaric and inhumane. Detention facilities are rife with civil rights violations, unsanitary conditions, and increasingly, deaths.

Our country must do better.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees are taking their own lives at a pace that’s unprecedented in the agency’s two-decade history, highlighting what experts call failures in care and oversight.

05/28/2026

Last week, our Affiliates and community leaders took to Capitol Hill to deliver a clear message to Congress: No blank check for ICE. We’ve seen the impact of rogue mass deportation campaigns — from families living in fear to local businesses in cities like McAllen and Minneapolis feeling the economic squeeze.

Congress must prioritize the safety and stability of our communities. Tell your members of Congress: No blank check for ICE and CBP.

https://unidosus.org/take-action/

05/28/2026

Every human being deserves to be treated with dignity. The rights and safety of those in custody AND protestors must be upheld. Congress must act to ensure that civil rights are upheld in ICE facilities through consistent Congressional oversight.

A detention facility in New Jersey has become the latest site of clashes between ICE and protesters as detainees stage a hunger strike.

05/28/2026

Our bipartisan polling reveals a striking finding: 20% of Latino voters in Texas who supported President Trump in 2024 say that if they could do it over again, they would not have voted for him.

As the 2026 midterms approach, rising costs and daily financial pressure are defining how Texas Hispanic voters see the country's direction. Explore the key findings of our bipartisan poll of voters in the state.
https://unidosus.org/press-releases/new-unidosus-bipartisan-poll-texas-hispanic-voters-feeling-economically-strained-concerned-about-their-safety/

05/28/2026

Florida Latino voters have spoken: 72% say Congress is failing its constitutional duty, and economic pain is fueling the frustration. Hispanic voters across the state are ready to make their voices heard in November.

Learn more on the results of our new bipartisan poll of Latino voters in Florida.
https://unidosus.org/press-releases/new-unidosus-bipartisan-poll-florida-hispanic-voters-feeling-economically-strained-concerned-about-their-safety/

05/28/2026

On , we’re shining a spotlight on Comprando Rico y Sano, which has been nourishing Latino families — not just with resources, but with culturally grounded support rooted in community trust. By empowering promotores de salud and local partners, the program has connected hundreds of thousands of families to SNAP, delivered nutrition education that reflects their cultural traditions and trained community leaders to carry the work forward to end food insecurity.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Fernando Gonzalez and CASAZ Community Builders! They were recognized as the "Business Partnership of the Year" by the Arizona Housing Coalition.

Their work to collaborate with nonprofit partners, including our Affiliate Chicanos Por La Causa - CPLC, exemplifies the type of business partnerships essential to expanding access to safe and affordable homes.

This partnership is building affordable starter homes in South 32 in Nogales, AZ and is providing homebuyer counseling, financial readiness and savings benefits for future homeowners.